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New York City FC Mitja Ilenič (35) heads the ball during a soccer match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS Cup playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC Mitja Ilenič (35) heads the ball during a soccer match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS Cup playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Santiago Rodriguez (10) embraces Justin Haak (80) after they defeated FC Cincinnati in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Santiago Rodriguez (10) embraces Justin Haak (80) after they defeated FC Cincinnati in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Keaton Parks (55) reacts after they defeated FC Cincinnati in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Keaton Parks (55) reacts after they defeated FC Cincinnati in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC Andres Perea (8) fights for the ball with FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo (7) during a soccer match of the MLS Cup playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC Andres Perea (8) fights for the ball with FC Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo (7) during a soccer match of the MLS Cup playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Thiago Martins (13), third from right, scores a goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Thiago Martins (13), third from right, scores a goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Kevin o"Toole (22) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati's DeAndre Yedlin (91) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Kevin o"Toole (22) heads the ball over FC Cincinnati's DeAndre Yedlin (91) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC Keaton Parks (55) fights for the ball with FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson (12) and Obinna Nwobodo (5) during Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC Keaton Parks (55) fights for the ball with FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson (12) and Obinna Nwobodo (5) during Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

The New York City FC team pose for a photo prior to a soccer match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS Cup playoffs Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

The New York City FC team pose for a photo prior to a soccer match against FC Cincinnati in the MLS Cup playoffs Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Adrian Martinez (16) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Adrian Martinez (16) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Keaton Parks, right, and FC Cincinnati's Luca Orellano battle for the ball during Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City FC's Keaton Parks, right, and FC Cincinnati's Luca Orellano battle for the ball during Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup soccer playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)